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I have a Classe SSP800 processor.. to hear the tube sound, I switch to the 7.1 bypass, which is where I have the analogue output on the Oppo connected to.. To bypass the tube, I have the sound output from the Oppo via HDMI ... You can also output from the Oppo's other single ended outputs to bypass the tubes

If you want  to dabble in tubes, check out Modwright's website.. He can mod the Oppo with some tubes.. I have a 205 also.. I already began the fun of trying different tubes.. Well only 3 so far but still.. In my system the Oppo was so detailed I felt the need to soften it up a little.. I bought some NOS Mullards and that did the trick.. If you're just starting with tubes, I think that's the way to go for you.. Besides you have couple months to kill before the Belles comes out..

If you buy the PL, then there's no turning back from tubes unless you replace it.. Getting the Oppo mod and the Belles you can switch back and forth (SS/tube sound).. Not saying don't get the PL, I've heard good things about it too.. Just saying there's flexibility with the Oppo mod.. I have a SS behind the modded Oppo and for fun change inputs to compare..

not trying to be mr. tough guy, but 1) you might have posted your question little early as no one has ever heard the Belles yet and 2) it seems you're being a bit wishy washy.. kind of nit picking.... consensus says the PL sounds good.. so if you want to dip your toes into tubes then mod the Oppo, hopefully your Adcom has a bypass .. if you just want to dive right in, then get the PL ..

Anthem STR instead of the Belles ???

never heard of Finale...  looks like some good stuff

leotis... I have my connection from the stereo analog output from my Oppo to the Classe SSP800 7.1 bypass input via single ended interconnects.. I don't touch the 7.1 output on my Oppo.. Thanks for the heads up though .. How do you have it hooked up ? Have you tried the balanced stereo output to the Classe ? I tried both and funny to me, the single ended route sounds better to me.. I've read many times that balance is the way to go from the 2 ways.. Just for record, I did set the balance input on the Classe to "bypass" but I guess the path is still longer that way..